First, Id like to thank Tina Warawa for nominating me for the ice bucket challenge. I am however, going to decline on the ice. I find that many are accepting the challenge, recording their video but are not donating or reading up on ALS. Everyones now heard of ALS, but many still dont know what it is or how it effects so many. Therefore, I am doing something different. Instead of an ice bucket, I am simply going to share information about the disease and then donate (for the second time) being that I have now been challenged. Please continue reading and learn about ALS. My challenge request goes out to those who care enough to take the time to post on their status facts and information about ALS. If you have time to pour ice water over your head, you have time to read about ALS and share your knowledge with others. Then donate and support for a cure. PLEASE READ ALS ...Motor neurons are nerve cells located in the brain, brain stem, and spinal cord that serve as controlling units and vital communication links between the nervous system and the voluntary muscles of the body. Messages from motor neurons in the brain (called upper motor neurons) are transmitted to motor neurons in the spinal cord (called lower motor neurons) and from them to particular muscles. In ALS, both the upper motor neurons and the lower motor neurons degenerate or die, and stop sending messages to muscles. Unable to function, the muscles gradually weaken, waste away and soon start twitching. Eventually, the ability of the brain to start and control voluntary movement is lost. Although the disease usually does not impair a person’s mind or intelligence, several recent studies suggest that some persons with ALS may have depression or alterations in cognitive functions involving decision-making and memory. ALS does not affect a person’s ability to see, smell, taste, hear, or recognize touch. Patients usually maintain control of eye muscles and bladder and bowel functions, although in the late stages of the disease most individuals will need help getting to and from the bathroom. In 90 to 95 percent of all ALS cases, the disease occurs apparently at random with no clearly associated risk factors. Individuals with this sporadic form of the disease do not have a family history of ALS, and their family members are not considered to be at increased risk for developing it. Now, please help to educate. :) post info on your status! I challenge you all!
Posted on: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 05:26:49 +0000
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